Does Art Bring Us Together? An Empirical Approach to the Evolutionary Aesthetics of Ellen Dissanayake
Biological Theory • Vol/Iss. 15 • Springer • London • Published In • Pages: 188-195 •
By Fullerton, Brady
Hypothesis
Lower frequency of internal war will be correlated with more ritual art.
Note
The variable "Frequency of internal war" was coded such that a high value indicates low levels internal war and a low value indicates high levels of internal war.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearman's rho | Not supported | p>0.05 | 0.165 | Two-tailed |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ritual Art | Independent | Dance, Music, Organized Ceremonial, Ritual |
| Frequency of internal war | Dependent | Ingroup Antagonisms, Instigation Of War, Warfare |